Color Palettes

Benjamin Moore Cushing Green (HC-125)

Cushing Green is a deep, slightly grayed green that feels classic and grounded, reading near-forest in dim rooms. It is widely used on exteriors, shutters, cabinetry and dining rooms.

Cushing Green · HC-125

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Dark muted green with gray.

LRV 17.98: Cushing Green is a fairly deep color that absorbs a good share of the light.

Where to use it: Exterior, shutters, cabinets, dining room.

Trim: Cushing Green pairs well with White Dove OC-17 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Benjamin Moore colors that work with Cushing Green on walls, trim and accents.

White Dove OC-17#EFEEE5Grant Beige HC-83#CEC5B0Swiss Coffee OC-45#EEECE1

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Cushing Green from Sherwin-Williams and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Boreal N420-5Behr · #717E73 · ΔE 4.6, very closeDried Thyme SW 6186Sherwin-Williams · #7B8070 · ΔE 6.0, closePrivilege Green SW 6193Sherwin-Williams · #7A8775 · ΔE 6.8, closeHidden Gem N430-6ABehr · #596D69 · ΔE 8.2, close

Cushing Green lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Cushing Green

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Monochromatic palette · Cushing Green
Analogous palette · Cushing Green
Complementary palette · Cushing Green
Triadic palette · Cushing Green
With neutrals palette · Cushing Green
With an accent palette · Cushing Green

Colors similar to Cushing Green

Camouflage greenNickelDove graySmoke grayGrayLead graySteel grayStone grayGunmetal grayDark gray

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Benjamin Moore Cushing Green?

The digital hex value for Benjamin Moore Cushing Green (HC-125) is #687666, which is rgb(104, 118, 102). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Cushing Green?

Benjamin Moore Cushing Green has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 17.98. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Cushing Green is a fairly deep color that absorbs a good share of the light.

Is Cushing Green warm or cool?

Cushing Green has a dark muted green with gray undertone. By its digital value it sits on a fairly neutral middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cushing Green?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Benjamin Moore Cushing Green is Dried Thyme (SW 6186, #7B8070), which is close by digital value (ΔE 6.0). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Behr equivalent of Cushing Green?

The closest Behr color to Benjamin Moore Cushing Green is Boreal (N420-5, #717E73), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.